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AIGA Philadelphia, 1010 N Hancock Street, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

05/26/2026

Burnout has become normalized in creative industries. So much so that many designers don’t even recognize it until they hit a breaking point. ❤️‍🩹

Constant deadlines. Endless inspiration loops. Doom scrolling. AI anxiety. Productivity culture. The pressure to always create, improve, and stay relevant adds up.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we ask our designer friends to take a step back and listen to their bodies and minds, and have honest conversations with themselves about how they're prioritizing creative rest. 😴

This carousel was inspired by insights from Dennis Field’s article, “How I Fight Burnout As A Designer,” which explores the realities of burnout within creative careers and ways to combat it. 🔥 Check out the article here https://www.iamdennisfield.com/post/how-i-fight-burnout-as-a-designer

Designers — what helps you avoid burnout? Let's share some helpful tools and tips for our community to act on.

05/21/2026

Think your resume disappears into a black hole after you hit “apply”?

Recruiters in our Beating the ATS session of Next Steps explained what ATS really does and why a human still sees your application.

✅ ATS = an organizational tool, not a robot judging your worth
✅ Your resume does land in recruiters’ inboxes
✅ Smart formatting + clear keywords help you get noticed

You’re not shouting into the void. You just need to understand the system.

Thank you to Jamie-Lynn Simon from and Marlena Battista and Jake Robinson from for taking the time to speak with our community!

Registration for The Business of Design 101, our June session of Next Steps: From Practice to Paycheck is open! Link in bio to register

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Riley Perry, recipient of the 2026 Alina Wheeler Scholarship Award from AIGA Philadelphia ✨👏

A multidisciplinary designer studying communication design and environmental biology, Riley’s work explores the intersection of art, science, storytelling, and advocacy. Her thoughtful approach to design reflects a commitment to using visual communication to create
understanding, connection, and positive environmental impact.

Join us in celebrating Riley and the future of thoughtful, purpose-driven design.🥳

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Riley Perry, recipient of the 2026 Alina Wheeler Scholarship Award from AIGA Philadelphia ✨👏

A multidisciplinary designer studying communication design and environmental biology, Riley’s work explores the intersection of art, science, storytelling, and advocacy. Her thoughtful approach to design reflects a commitment to using visual communication to create
understanding, connection, and positive environmental impact.

Join us in celebrating Riley and the future of thoughtful, purpose-driven design. 🥳

05/18/2026

Thank you to our 2026 AIGA Philadelphia Scholarship jurors for your time, thoughtful review, and commitment to supporting emerging designers.

This scholarship would not be possible without the professionals who are willing to share their perspective, experience, and care throughout the selection process. We are grateful for the diverse voices that helped shape this year’s review panel.

If you are interested in serving as a juror for a future scholarship cycle, we would love to connect. Visit our website to learn more about our scholarship cycle.

05/12/2026

May honors the contributions of people hailing from the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. AIGA Philly is proud to spotlight the AAPI leaders serving on our board today. Their leadership is helping shape the next wave of design history.

We value their efforts in supporting our mission to cultivate an inclusive community where creative professionals shape the local design culture.

View more of our leadership and learn how to get in contact with us on our website, linked in our bio.

03/16/2026

Tools of the Trades is a hybrid conference designed for makers by makers, focused on connecting artisans to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond!

, , and have come together to extend our community members a discount to their Tools of the Trade Conference, an event that connects artists, creative entrepreneurs, and artisans to business resources in the Philadelphia area.

Use our discount code “TOTT26-AIGA” to receive 50% off

🗓️ March 19 - 20, 2026
📍 Virtual & In-person at
1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
🎟️ https://www.toolsofthetrades.org/

03/13/2026

Here are some Hackathon Tips to prep you for Sunday! 💻

Philly Meetup Mashup is a one-day hackathon bringing together 20+ of Philly's creative and technical communities, organized by our friends at Indy Hall. Our theme "Good Neighbors" — inspires us to build something that makes our city better.

This event is for EVERYONE. Designers, developers, writers, project managers, researchers, and people with good ideas. You don't need to know how to code. All skill levels welcome, first-timers encouraged. 🫵

Registration and more information can be found below
https://indyhall.org/goodneighbors/

03/11/2026

The Alina Wheeler Memorial Scholarship provides annual financial support to undergraduate design students. Awards go directly to students and can be used for tuition, housing, or other essential needs.

Hear from our past recipient, Kaci Kwiatek, a Drexel University alumna and currently a Senior Interaction Designer at Google, on how the scholarship helped her focus on class projects without financial stress. We are so proud of Kaci and look forward to continuing to nurture creative talent like hers through the scholarship.

AIGA Philadelphia is dedicated to nurturing creative talent and building a strong future for the design community, and we need your support. Join us in creating a sustainable scholarship fund for aspiring Graphic Design students in our region by donating today on our website.

https://lnkd.in/eHFbBVt4

PSA: Scholarship applications close on March 29!

02/28/2026

📢 IT’S TIIIIIMEEEEEEE!!!

Our Alina Wheeler Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications from local design students seeking financial assistance to pursue their education. The scholarship is awarded based on the merits of the essay and portfolio submission, and demonstration of need. We encourage all potential applicants to visit our website for more information. Applications will close on March 29th, 2026. 🔥✍️

Since 2018, our scholarship has reduced the financial barrier to education and invested in the next generation of emerging creatives. Access to education isn’t always equitable, and our scholarship program aims to continue changing that narrative. We rely on our community to continue supporting us and our efforts, but donating to the scholarship fund and investing in a student’s future.👏✨

Visit our website for more information on how to apply or donate to the scholarship program, link in bio.

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